BBQ Ham & Swiss Sliders

 There are SO many variations of these sliders . . . mine is not much different than the usual except that I use homemade BBQ Mayo as the spread. 

BBQ Ham & Swiss Sliders

BBQ Ham & Swiss Sliders     Makes 12 sandwiches

12 potato dinner rolls or Hawaiian buns , separated into tops and bottoms

12 slices ham

14 slices Swiss cheese (dinner roll size each, so you can probably just use 12 slices that have been cut in half)

1/4 to 1/3 cup BBQ More than Mayo Sauce

Basting Sauce:

6 tablespoons butter, melted

1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon poppy of sesame seeds, optional 

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Place bottom halves of rolls in a foil-lined baking dish. 
3. Top each with cheese, then ham, then another slice of cheese. 
4. Spread a little BBQ Mayo on each top half roll and place on top of ham and cheese.  
5. Combine butter, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, brown suga & seeds in a small bowl. Mix until combined. Pour evenly over rolls. Cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake (or bake right away).
6. Bake covered for 10 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes or until tops are browned and cheese is melted.

   

   Make a batch of 12 or just a few for two to four. 

   
   
   
   
   
   

Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers

Serve with potato salad & coleslaw.

Recently we were in New Bransfels, TX for several weeks— golfing, sight-seeing and just relaxing. It was an opportunity to meet  new people and develop friendships. Among other things, we discussed food (no surprise there). This is a Taste of Home recipe (created by KT Rehrig, Allentown, PA) that Sharon Wall, Canada, recommended. 
The recipe makes 8 grilled burgers; we made them into larger steak burgers (served without buns) and cooked them on the griddle. However, we will definitely do the bun version later.

Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers   Makes 8 burgers
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (18 oz.) jar salsa, divided
1 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops (I just used regular tortilla chips)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning (I used homemade taco seasoning)
If making burgers . . .
   8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
   8 lettuce leaves
   8 slices tomatoes
   8 slices red onions

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

   

   Cooked quinoa

2. In a large bowl, mash black beans.
   
3. Add 1 cup salsa, tortilla chips, taco seasoning and cooked quinoa; mix well.
   
   
   
   
4. Shape into eight 1/4-in.-thick patties.
5. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until heated through. (Or, cook on a griddle on in a frying pan.)
   
   
   
   
6. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and remaining salsa, or serve as a black bean steak" without the bun.

To bake patties: Preheat oven to 350°. Place patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through, turning once.

Recipe without photos . . .

Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers   Makes 8 burgers
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (18 oz.) jar salsa, divided
1 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops (I just used regular tortilla chips)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning (I used homemade taco seasoning)
If making burgers . . .
   8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
   8 lettuce leaves
   8 slices tomatoes
   8 slices red onions

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
2. In a large bowl, mash black beans.
3. Add 1 cup salsa, tortilla chips, taco seasoning and cooked quinoa; mix well.
4. Shape into eight 1/4-in.-thick patties.
5. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until heated through. (Or, cook on a griddle on in a frying pan.)
6. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and remaining salsa, or serve as a black bean steak" without the bun.

To bake patties: Preheat oven to 350°. Place patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through, turning once.